Norman Nardini Gig Updates!

Gig Updates

Feb. 28 - 2004 Map
Monessen Italian American Club: 112 Seventh Street, Monessen, PA (724) 684-3710
10 p.m. - 2 a.m. - Sat.
Please Note: There is a private birthday party between 8 pm till 10 pm. Please come at 10 pm. or later.
The party started at 8 o'clock, the band started at 10 o'clock. Next first set, mixing older and newere Norman songs. First set ended with a birthday tribute to old friend Chris Paglia. The second set began with a birthday tribute to old friend Mark B., straight into "Mr. Right Now", "That Ain't Gonna Happen", "I Seen Too Much". A couple of young girls and an older fellow named Freddy got up to sing "That's Amore" with Norman...and if only for a moment everybody was Italian. The place emptied out after the second set, but the guys still played a great third set. Whitey Cooper sang "Brown Eyed Girl", then Norman once again sang Happy Birthday to a chick named Do-Do. Chris paglia got up and sang "Dead Flowers", then before you know it, the Italian sunset turned to dark.
Notables in attendance: The Breedwells, Mary Beth Paglia, Bobby Moore, Dave & Dave, Freddy & LIza Maccarato, Jessica Francia, Jeff Oliver, Mark & JoAnn, Mike & Julie

Feb 26 - 2004 Map
Parkway Tavern: 312 Center Rd, Monroeville, PA 15146 (412) 372-8199
8 p.m. - 11 p.m. - Thurs.
Norman said that he and the guys hadn't played in 12 days and he was excited to get back to work. It was obvious the guys were glad to be back plain again. "Lazy Bones" got it rollin. Then "How You Like Me Now", "Play", "Yesterday's Gone" and "That Girl" set up a crushing version of "Nothin' To Lose". Norman said ins't it funny that he and Mel Gibson both have projects about "Redemption" coming out around the same time? Mike and Bud from the legendary Pittsburgh band 8th Street Rox came up and did "Fulsom Prison Blues", "Brown Eyed Girl" and "The Last Time" and sounded great. Norman closed the first set with the new tune "Someone I Can't Live Without". Second set kicked with "Mr. Right Now", "That Ain't Gonna Happen" and "I Seen Too Much". A couple of requests for "Pots N Pans" got Harry up front to sing. Then Norman said he wan't to try and play a new song he wrote last week just to see if people would like it. He said he was just gonna play one verse and one chorus but once he got into it, he played the whole song. Keep an ear open for it. It's called "Are You Feelin' Me?" Norman called Mike back up to sing "Wolly Bully" while Norman tried to sing the background vocal. In the middle of the song Bud got back up on stage and started to sing the right background part. The night ended with the cover of the old Sir Douglas Quartet song "She's About A Mover", right into "Norman", that ridiculous 1950's song that Norman insists on doin. Hey, we're gonna love him anyway.
Notables in attendance: Bud & Heather, Mike, Sue, Marcia & Don, Rat N Betty

Feb. 14 - 2004 Map <<Valentine's Day!!!>>
EON: 106 East Eighth Ave (at foot of Homestead hi-level bridge) 412-462-4626
10 p.m. - 2:00 am. Sat.
What a great lookin' room! Kinda art deco "loved that!" The first set didn't really start kickin' till the 5th or 6th song. The song T-Bird really stood out. Norman doesn't do that song often enough. Norman talked about a new song he's been writing called "You Feelin' Me?" I wonder if it has anything to do with the new cover shot on the website? I wonder which came first, the pic or the song? the chicken or the egg? "Play" sounded great tonight as did "Mr. Right Now". The younger people in the audience just stared at Norman as he was talkin' shit like they couldn't believe what they were hearing or seeing! Earl, an EON regular, got up to sing "Mustang Sally". I thought he did a good job especially when the girl got up and started humping and grinding his leg. The Rat Man got up and did "Wild Thing" and a short version of "Rat Man" (Bat Man) the song. Happy Valentine's Day!
Notables in attendance: Lia &Danny, Mario, Eddie Ludwig, The Rat Pack, Martha, Dave & Carol

Feb. 7 - 2004 Map Driving Directions
Penn Monroe Grill: 3985 William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146 412-373-1180
10 p.m. - 2 a.m. - Sat.
"Lazy Bones" rolled. "Cows: rocked and then "Play" took off! The guys played great tonight. Eevryone was smilin. Whitey Cooper sang "Chain Gang" and tonight Norman and Harry put in the "ooogh ahh" background vocal parts. Cool! Harry Bottoms sang "Pots N Pans" with all his heart. Norman soared with the eagle. The new songs are just gettin stronger. "Someone I Can;t Live Without", "That Ain't Gonna Happen". Someone behind the bar yelled out for "Rock N Roll City" and Norman got on it strong. Harry sang an impromptu version of "Crossroads" to answer a yelled out request. "Who Dat Do Dat" keeps gettin stronger. The Rat Man made his first Penn Monroe appearance singing "Wasted Days" and "Wild Thing" scaring a few people, but believe it or not, winning a few over. "Smoke Two Joints" closed the set. "I Just Want To Rock You" encore..Thank you very much good night. Monroeville we love you...
Notables in attendance: Deb and Ange, Doug and Angela, Jan Man, Cowpants, Ann, Bud & Heather, Ron & Lynn, The Rat Pack, Wayne and Family...Hey it's a family show...in a Jerry Springer kinda way.

Feb. 6 - 2004 Map
Moondog's: 378 Freeport Rd, Blawnox, PA (412) 828-2040
10:00 p.m. - 2 a.m. - Fri.
Norman's guitar sounded really good tonight. He always says sometimes it's easy. A fine blend of music and bullshit. "Nothin To Lose" stood out as the hot guitar song. "Yesterday's Gone" stood out as groove song. "Rainbow" and "What the F*&%" kept things real. Tonight was Moondog's 15 year anniversay. Norman was bullshittin about what an honor it was to be involved, but you could tell he really meant it. "Gettin It" kicked ass in the second set as did "Who Dat Do Dat". Chuck Koehler got up to sing in the first set. Ronni "Moondog" Esser got up to sing for the last couple songs (He has a great voice). He's a lot like Norman though...Sometimes he'd rather bullshit than sing. All in all a great night
Notables in attendance: Grant, bartenders, Marty and Billy, Doorman Craig, Gil & Sue, Mark the vet, Doug and Angela, Angelo , Dream date and Terry

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